1.The legendary rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 41 years after his death.
posthumously 于死后
After the war she was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
戰爭結束后,她被追授喬治十字勛章 。
2.It recognizes those people who have made, an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States.
meritorious 值得稱贊的
I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.
我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所謂的英勇卓越的功勛 。